| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $156.55 | 9.356% | $171.1968 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 9.382% | $6.9239 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.29 | 9.653% | $239.3615 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.32 | 13.783% | $210.8627 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.78 | 8.273% | $179.495 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.41 | 3.567% | $190.9879 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.82 | 4.593% | $131.5989 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.50 | $1,130.4267 | $1,130.43 | $1,130.40 | $1,130.50 | |